Symphorosa
Symphorosa (; died circa AD 138) is venerated as a saint of the Catholic Church. According to tradition, she was martyred with her seven sons at Tibur (present Tivoli, Lazio, Italy) toward the end of the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian (117–38), or during the reign of Trajan.
Key facts
- Saint.name
- Saint Symphorosa
- Saint.death_date
- circa AD 138
- Saint.feast_day
- 18 July
- Saint.venerated_in
- Catholic Church
- Saint.image
- Santa Sinforosa - Tossicia.jpg
- Saint.imagesize
- 250px
- Saint.caption
- Wooden statue of Saint Symphorosa, in the church of Sant'Antonio Abate di Tossicia, Italy
- Saint.death_place
- The Anio (Aniene), Tibur (Tivoli), Italy
- Saint.titles
- Martyr
- Saint.attributes
- Seven sons including Saint Primitivus, martyr's palm
- Saint.patronage
- Tivoli, Italy
- Saint.major_shrine
- Sant'Angelo in Pescheria, Rome, Italy
Article
6 sectionsContents
- Narrative
- Her seven sons
- Authenticity
- Veneration
- References
- External links
Symphorosa (; died circa AD 138) is venerated as a saint of the Catholic Church. According to tradition, she was martyred with her seven sons at Tibur (present Tivoli, Lazio, Italy) toward the end of the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian (117–38), or during the reign of Trajan.
==Narrative== The story of their martyrdom is told in an ancient Passio, the credibility of which is seriously questioned by many modern hagiologists. According to the Passio, Symphorosa was a Tiburtine matron and the widow of Getulius, a native of Gabii in Sabina. He was a tribune in the Roman army, but resigned upon being baptized a Christian, ultimately retiring to his estate near Tivoli, where he was joined by his brother, Amantius. Getulius and Amantius were subsequently beheaded under Emperor Hadrian. Symphorosa buried his remains on their estate.